Gangrene and the tragedy thereof

@Inlemay (17712)
South Africa
October 6, 2015 3:20am CST
Sad news fell on my ears this morning . . . my bowling partner has developed gangrene in his foot and they will have to amputate it later today. I am feeling so sad for him . . . This man is a Gold medalist in the sport of Lawn Bowling and now this has to befall him. a chain of prayers would be appreciated Life has some horrid curve balls . . . .
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
6 Oct 15
that is pretty terrible, I hope he heals ok, and is able to mentally handle the loss.
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
7 Oct 15
@Inlemay some people would be more upset than others on that one, I honestly don't know how I would deal, to me a foot would be easier than a hand.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
6 Oct 15
That is my biggest fear - the mental ability to handle the situation and loss
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Gary Marsh
@garymarsh6 (24028)
• United Kingdom
6 Oct 15
OH good God above how terrible for him. I hate seeing people with this! There was a time when you could walk onto a ward and instantly know someone had gangrene!
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
6 Oct 15
Gangrene is quite rare these days, but still one of the most serious and hideous conditios to acquire.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
6 Oct 15
A problem with sugar levels is a factor and it seems he has been having problems for a while, but did not consult the doctor
AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16676)
• Boston, Massachusetts
6 Oct 15
Oh that is sad news. I hope that, as terrible as the operation is, it is also successful at stopping the gangrene and that the rest of his health will improve greatly.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
6 Oct 15
They are hoping to save his life - they eventually amputated above the knee
Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
6 Oct 15
If they don't remove the gangrene he will die so it is better than they do.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
6 Oct 15
I belie that is the prognosis
JENNY ARCHER
@bookbar (1609)
• Sudbury, England
6 Oct 15
Life can be a pig at times, and Gangrene is one of those real pigs, they don't seem to be able to overcome, other than removal...wish him luck and a speedy recovery..
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
6 Oct 15
thank you for the well wishes - I am seeing him tomorrow at 10 - a few of us are visiting.
Val
@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
6 Oct 15
If he is a champion sports person he will have the strength of mind to overcome this and find other ways to enjoy his life.
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Val
@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
6 Oct 15
@Inlemay well, odd bowlers are probably no worse than those less odd
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
6 Oct 15
@valmnz I should have probably said that differently - odd selection of words
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
6 Oct 15
The only problem he has no family, so no support system - only an odd bowler here and there.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502653)
• Italy
6 Oct 15
I am so sorry Lany, that is a terrible news. I suppose there is nothing they can do, but to amputate. I hope he can heal well, all the best to him.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
6 Oct 15
Hello Anna - I am waiting to hear the outcome after the operation, No news from the Government hospital as yet.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
6 Oct 15
That's such sad news - I wonder what caused it.
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
6 Oct 15
As far as I know gangrene is usually caused by the failure of blood to carry oxygen to a certain part of the body, which results in that section of the body beginning to decay.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
6 Oct 15
I was telling @asylum that he was having sugar problems as well - but he is not seriously overweight or anything, He says he pumped his leg a while ago
Inlemay
@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
6 Oct 15
@Asylum yes I think that is what i understand about that - but we still played a Bowling tournament last week - can you believe it - now he has no leg. Oh goodness
Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (54718)
• United States
6 Oct 15
I certainly will pray for him.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
6 Oct 15
i say thank you
John King
@ison_1 (1240)
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6 Oct 15
hi Lany..Oh that is such sad news. prayers going up.
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Catherine
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Oct 15
Oh no, this is just terrible @Inlemay , I am sorry they could not save his leg, as I read through what you have said here. I can only hope and pray that he will heal well.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
6 Oct 15
thanks Catherine - we are all hoping for that.
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Fleur
@Fleura (35069)
• United Kingdom
6 Oct 15
Oh poor man, how awful! I hope that, in time, he will still be able to get out and enjoy life, just in a different way.
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